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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1956
Page
11
Ohio University seeks to stay unbeaten as it visits Kent State in the Mid-American Conference opener. Kent State, led by McDowell with Edmundo, Gorsline and Johnson, aims to rebound after early losses and presses for fast breaks and defense. OU counters with Captain Fred Moore Peters and a deep bench as Snyder’s squad eyes another strong road test.
Former freight champion Rocky Marciano indicated on Thursday night the door is open for a possible comeback. He has retired but says he has much to think over while affirming his plan to stay away from the ring for now.
Two top middleweight fights headline the Cleveland arena card tonight. NBC will televise the bout featuring Joey Giardello of Philadelphia, while a second match between Yama Bi of Bimini and Jimmy Martinez of Glendale, Arizona plays to local crowds.
New York area fans reel as Jackie Robinson is traded from Brooklyn to the Giants for a reported 90 000 and Dick Littlefield. Robinson, 38 in January, says he needs a few days to think it over, raising questions about whether he will continue playing or retire. Giants manager Billy Rigney has him slated for first base, a role Robinson has long familiarity with since breaking into the majors in 1947.
The New York Giants must win or tie against the Philadelphia Eagles to clinch the Eastern Division as Washington trails with two games remaining. Giants hold a 7-3-1 record, while the Eagles sit at 3-7-1 in the cellar. Bears-Lions duel for Western title. Other weekend games include Cardinals at Browns, Packers at Rams, Colts at 49ers.
Cleveland four colleges in the Presidents Athletic Conference meet to vote on several membership applications. The Plain Dealer notes the conference may expand to eight schools, with Buffalo, Carnegie Tech, Allegheny College, and the University of Chicago shown as interested units.
Ex college players form teams under Chink Coleman, a former Phoenix College coach, to staging a charitable game dubbed the Goulash Bowl. About 78 Phoenix and 40 Tucson volunteers join as ex-rivals come out for Hungarian relief efforts. The fundraiser is set for December 29.
US Olympic basketball champions open a four team holiday tournament at Chicago Stadium with San Francisco Dons meeting Loyola University, while Oscar Russell and K C Jones lead the Olympians against Santa Clara in the second game. The Dons seek a 60th straight win as Loyola aims for an upset.
In a busy start to the sub American Conference race, six teams collide as Miami meets Toledo and Bowling Green hosts Kent State. Key players include Murray Guttman Bitzman Powell Embry and a host of veterans as teams seek early league momentum and what looks to be a tight early season slate.
The University of Maryland fixed a yearlong leak in a new $400,000 pool after delays. A swimming coach was hired and a schedule rearranged. An architect corrected the leak and a new season plan was set for this year.
A thief robbed players’ lockers at Compton athletic field taking 800 dollars ahead of a game with Coffeyville. Compton College students collected the money from fans and returned it to the team. Also mentions Tommy Williams of Rochester’s AHL team averaging 9 minutes in penalties per season.
Southeastern Ohio basketball edges heat up as Wellston visits Logan while Pomeroy heads to Gallipolis. Nelsonville seeks rebound after a loss to Athens, as The Plains defends Athens County lead against Ames Bern. Multiple county games set, including Jackson at Athens and other area matchups.
Dow Finsterwald fired a 64 to lead the Sanford Open in Sanford Florida, the 27 year old Athens pro atop the field as 72 holes remain. The 6205 yard course plays fast with par 36 34 10 and the $2400 top prize expected to require a lower aggregate than last year’s 269 if sunny weather holds.
The year’s top horse award will come from a panel of 95 turf writers listing six finalists: Wickery, Smoke Two Yearold Trotter. Torpid, Two Year Old Poetfosee. Mt Gale, Old Trott er. Noble Adios, Three Year Old Pacer. Scott Frost, Trotter. Adios Harry, Pacer. Scott Frost is the 1955 three year old trotter and horse of the year with wide support. Torpid set a two year old mile record of 1.58.
Herb Flam of Beverly Hills outgamed Raman Krishnan and Vic Seixas crushed Naresh Kumar as the United States took a 2-0 edge in the interzone finals. Seixas, 33, swept Kumar in straight sets. Also, Harold Red Drews and Sammy Baugh coached the All America Junior College All-Star football game sponsored by the Clarion Ledger and Daily News to benefit charity.
Cincinnati manager Ted Tebbetts, 45, accepted a Man of the Year award and said he remains a young, inexperienced manager. He noted a renewal of his contract by Gabe Paul and projected a pennant within three years. Tebbetts will earn about 35000 through the 1959 season as his club signs a three year deal.
Ohio University basketball coach Jim Snyder targets the Mid American Conference opener against Kent State as a crucial grind. Ohio features balanced scoring led by Dave Scott and Fred Moore, with rebounds and shooting improving, as Snyder eyes a stronger overall run before tougher league tests. Kent State, led by Dave McDowell, seeks improvement after losses to Miami and John Carroll in a preview of a competitive clash Saturday night.
In Johnson City Tennessee East Tennessee State College hosts the first Watauga Invitational December 21 and 22 with Marshall College, Ohio University and Austin Peay joining ETSC. Marshall and ETSC lead the field as titleholders, with Ohio and Austin Peay aiming to upset in a tournament that also runs the ETSC Basketball Clinic.
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